Research and Development Engineering Manager

Research and Development Engineering Manager Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

As R&D Engineering Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and closely collaborate with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Operations, and Product Management. You will oversee one or more research and development programs involving hardware, firmware, and software for real-time embedded life safety and building technology systems.

You will leverage strong customer insight, resolve resource challenges, and partner with customer-facing teams to ensure R&D activities align with market needs, while fostering a flexible and growth-oriented environment at Mircom.

This full-time, on-site position is located at Mircom’s Vaughan, Ontario headquarters, offering convenient access to major highways and public transit. Limited travel may be required for client meetings and product reviews.

Work with the R&D Engineering team to schedule, validate, and package for delivery new features and product enhancements

Translate field feedback into clear engineering requirements and manage/prioritize team activities

Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the development process

Test and evaluate hardware and software for new and upgraded products and systems as part of the Engineering Department's testing and quality assurance process

Provide development support, guidance, and mentorship to team members

Ensure team members have appropriate learning and development plans to grow their skills

Identify and escalate risks and challenges to milestone completion as needed

Serve as a primary point of contact to mitigate issues and find solutions as they arise

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in electrical engineering or a related field

Technical ability to communicate with Hardware, Software, and Mechanical designers

Familiarity with electrical codes and certification/compliance standards (NFPA 72, NBC, UL, ULC, etc.)

Project management experience: planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling

Proven leadership capabilities managing engineering and design teams

Competitive salary

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Human Rights Act. Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

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